The Orange County Department of Education will host a May 2 convening focused on strengthening bilingual instruction through the Vietnamese American Experiences Model Curriculum. The free event will bring together educators and community members to explore strategies that support Biliteracy and culturally responsive teaching.
Forty-two Orange County middle and high schools have been named 2026 California Distinguished Schools, considered the state’s highest honor for public education.
OCDE has announced six OC school districts as the first awardees of its Innovation Funding Initiative, supporting projects aimed at strengthening student engagement and achievement.